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Old 03-16-2013, 09:37 PM   #44 (permalink)
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Well, the outside diameter of the tire is only a bit larger than a typical 15" wheel, so the tire is actually much smaller. Most of the difference is in the center hub to the rim. We'd have to see an actual wheel to know whether there is an different in weight.
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